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Erik Ryan

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Conseiller spécial en engagement des parties prenantes at AtkinsRéalis
📍 Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada

Erik is a dynamic executive with extensive international experience in corporate strategy, M&A, and stakeholder engagement. A graduate of McGill University (Engineering) and Harvard Business School (MBA), he has held senior leadership roles at AtkinsRéalis (SNC-Lavalin) and Rio Tinto Alcan, and now focuses on global corporate development in the solar energy sector.

Deeply invested in his community, Erik contributes his leadership to Montreals cultural and economic landscape. He serves as the Chairman for the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal and has previously chaired the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, showcasing a strong commitment to both the arts and local business development.

Unique fact: He applies his executive leadership skills to the cultural sector as the Chairman of Montreals professional orchestra.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Conseiller spécial en engagement des parties prenantes
Location
Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada
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Priorities

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Stakeholder Engagement
This is a core part of his current advisory role and was a key responsibility in his senior positions at both SNC-Lavalin and Rio Tinto Alcan.
Corporate Strategy
As a former EVP of Strategy and an MBA from Harvard, he has a long track record of leading strategic planning and M&A for global corporations.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Conseiller spécial en engagement des parties prenantes
AtkinsRéalis
2-2025
Directeur général adjoint de Solaris Canada et Développement corporatif global de Solaris
Awendio Solaris
1-2024 - 12-2024
Vice-président exécutif, stratégie, croissance et relations extérieures
AtkinsRéalis
11-2013 - 12-2023
Vice-président exécutif, stratégie, marketing et relations extérieures/EVP MSER
SNC-Lavalin
11-2009 - 11-2010
Chairman of the Board
Chambre de commerce du Montreal métropolitain
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Education
1993 - 1995
MBA
Harvard Business School
1983 - 1986
Bachelor's Degree
McGill University
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